Carrot Cashflow

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Carrot Cashflow

Carrot Cashflow is the first 100% business-focused podcast for small-scale farmers and market gardeners. Learn how to market your farm products better, increase sales, and get more customers. This show is for anyone who wants to run a farm business profitably. Each episode explores a farm business topic. Some episodes feature guests where we talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to determine what makes their farm successful. I focus on farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, social media marketing, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network. Diego is also the co-author of the book Ready Farmer One.

  1. MAR 1

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Market Gardener's Systems for Solo Success (CC52)

    In this episode, host Diego welcomes returning guest Juill Duncan as she embarks on the journey of moving her farm a little ways away from an urban center outside the city. She shares how she's moving her farm operations, the challenges of the move, how she's maintaining her customer base, and how she's planning and laying out her new farm given her market garden experience.  Click here to learn more about farmer Jill Duncan and Loving Toots Urban Farm.  Interested in watching the series? Hop on over to our YouTube Channel!   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    1h 22m

  2. FEB 1

    From Oil Fields to Farm Fields: A Quest for Health Becomes a Retirement Dream (CC51)

    In this episode, host Diego welcomes Kelly Dafor, a farmer-to-be at the beginning of their farming journey. Kelly is looking to transition out of the oil and gas industry and into agriculture. She shares the reason for the transition, her plans and goals for her farm, the challenges she expects to have, and the gains she looks forward to.  Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

    45 min

  3. JAN 8

    Adding Farm Profits with You-Pick Blackberries (CC50)

    Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms in Weimar, Texas shares their you-pick farming model that includes not only vegetables but also cut flowers and blackberries, which is the biggest draw. He talks about the labor, economics, and marketing strategies that go into running their farm, as well as how blackberries can be an incredibly profitable crop for market farmers. Lastly, he touches on plant sales, farm stand sales, and restaurant sales as complementary income that allows their farm to run all year round.  Check out Specklebelly Farms here! Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

    1h 8m

  4. 12/04/2024

    The Frugal Farmer's Journey: Cultivating Profits Through Prudent Spending (CC49)

    Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market returns to the show to look back on their 10-year market gardening journey. He shares the practical financial mindset with which he ran Barlow Roots, as well as how they manage their finances both inside and outside the business.  Sign up to Tony's newsletter here! Click here to learn more about Barlow Roots Market! Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

    1h 35m

  5. 10/30/2024

    Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)

    Jay Tracy of CucumberShop.com shares his interesting journey of starting a hobby, which later turned into a business of breeding and selecting the best of over 70 different varieties of cucumbers and selling cucumber seeds online.  Click here to learn more about Jay Tracy and Cucumber Shop! Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

    1h 10m

  6. 10/02/2024

    High Prices, Small Portions: Cracking the Code of Japanese Market Gardening (CC47)

    Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan joins host Diego to share his interesting farming journey and how he began selling organic produce not just in his local area but all over Japan. He also talks about the differences between farming in the US and farming in Japan, as well as the reality of organic farming in Japan.  Click here to learn more about Brian Sakurada and Shiwa Green Farm!  Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

    59 min

  7. 09/21/2024

    The Time Trap: Are You Losing Precious Moments Without Realizing It?

    This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter here.   Time slips away quickly, especially when raising children, leaving parents wishing they could relive precious moments. The key is to proactively manage your present by implementing "Sacred Time" - non-negotiable slots in your schedule dedicated to important relationships and activities. By deliberately planning and prioritizing these moments, you can shape your life around what truly matters, ensuring that when you look back, you'll see a story of love, connection, and time well spent.   Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

    21 min

  8. 09/14/2024

    The Secret to a Productive Day: It All Starts the Night Before [EASY LIFE HACK]

    This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter here.   Going to bed on time is a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for boosting productivity and overall well-being. It sets off a positive chain reaction, leading to more energetic mornings, better focus, and improved performance throughout the day. By prioritizing consistent sleep habits, you're not just preparing for a productive day, but creating a foundation for success in various aspects of life, from work to relationships and personal health.   Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

    19 min
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    About

    Carrot Cashflow is the first 100% business-focused podcast for small-scale farmers and market gardeners. Learn how to market your farm products better, increase sales, and get more customers. This show is for anyone who wants to run a farm business profitably. Each episode explores a farm business topic. Some episodes feature guests where we talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to determine what makes their farm successful. I focus on farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, social media marketing, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network. Diego is also the co-author of the book Ready Farmer One.

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    • Creator
      The Modern Grower Podcast Network
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      98
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Modern Grower
    • Show Website
      Carrot Cashflow

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